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The Rugby League Digest presents: The Super League War

The Rugby League Digest

The Rugby League Digest"s in-depth investigation of the Super League war Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:06:45

An Interview with Patrick Skene

The Rugby League Digest presents: The Super League War ·

2020/05/27

Michael is joined by Patrick Skene, author of the new book The Big O: The Life and Times of Olsen Filipaina, Pacific Revolution Pioneer. In a wide ranging interview they discuss Olsen’s place in the game, New Zealand and Polynesian history, the process of writing Rugby League books, and much, much more. Patrick’s book is an important and compelling read, and can be purchased now at all good book stores or via www.thebigo.kiwi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:56

The Big O: The Life and Time of Olsen Filipaina

The Rugby League Digest presents: The Super League War ·

2020/05/24

This week, the RLD celebrates the release of The Big O: The Life and Times of Olsen Filipaina, a fantastic new book by Patrick Skene. Michael's interview with Patrick will be released later in the week, but to set it up we are replaying Patrick's presentation from last November's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:16:30

The Super League War - Chapter 22 - The Best Of The Rest

The Rugby League Digest presents: The Super League War ·

2020/05/14

In 1995, international football was in as precarious a position as the game itself, in this episode we analyse the impact of the Super League war on the Rugby League World Cup, a largely ignored Supreme Court decision, international slanging matches, Arthurson vs Lindsay, truces, team mutinies, wasted opportunities to grow the game, the Huddersfield show, Diana Ross, the rise of the minnows, Matthew Ridge's amazing book, the coronation of Brad Fittler and much, much more! Hosted on Acast. See

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50:27

The Super League War - Chapter 21 - The Tenth

The Rugby League Digest presents: The Super League War ·

2020/04/28

In this chapter we discuss Super League's tenth franchise which was still undecided after the initial raids did not go to plan, Super League looking at some interesting candidates before settling on the Adelaide Rams, talks with the Crushers causes friction between the Broncos and News Limited, North Sydney hold a club wide honesty session, we examine the origins of the Adelaide franchise, Rod Reddy's peculiar coaching decision, the first court case wiping the Rams out for 1996 and much, much more

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55:23

The Super League War - Chapter 20 - Save Our Saints

The Rugby League Digest presents: The Super League War ·

2020/04/15

In 1995 'Save Our Saints' started as a small group protesting the proposed merger between Easts and St George, eventually growing into a formidable movement numbering in the hundreds. In this episode, we examine the reasons for the failure of this proposed merger, the rise of Nick Politis, Michael's personal recollections of the period, Geoff Carr's tenure as CEO, the ARL getting cold feet and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:41

BONUS EPISODE: Rugby League Docos + the 1985...

The Rugby League Digest presents: The Super League War ·

2020/04/12

In this bonus episode, we go through our favourite listener suggestions for Rugby League documentary subjects, before replaying our discussion on one of the greatest matches in Rugby League history, the 1985 Challenge Cup final between Wigan and Hull. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50:44

The Super League War - Chapter 19 - George and The...

The Rugby League Digest presents: The Super League War ·

2020/04/08

In this chapter Michael and Andrew discuss South Sydney's decline from powerhouse to paupers, corruption in leagues clubs, the Moffat Royal Commission, the fall of Souths Leagues and the rise of Souths Juniors, Darcy Lawler, the ultimate South Sydney man George Piggins, principles and paradox and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:36

BONUS EPISODE

The Rugby League Digest presents: The Super League War ·

2020/04/05

This is a mini-episode to discuss the RLD's new theme song, how this song relates to rugby league history, media coverage of Super League's 25th anniversary and the RLD's hypothetical rugby league 30 for 30 topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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56:06

Mailbag and Pandemic Episode

The Rugby League Digest presents: The Super League War ·

2020/03/29

In these uncertain times, there is one certainty, rugby league will be in turmoil. In this episode we address the impact of the horrific global pandemic on the game, Peter V'Landys being thrown in the deep end, NRL finances, financial black holes, the English Super League, imminent hard decisions, the players' response, the broadcast landscape, possible future scenarios, Greg Florimo being an ornament to the game and a number of interesting listener questions and emails! Hosted on Acast. See

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58:35

The Super League War - Chapter 18 - The World In Union

The Rugby League Digest presents: The Super League War ·

2020/03/23

In this episode the RLD examines the state of rugby union in 1995 via the prism of rugby league, we look at News Ltd vs the WRC, finally letting go of amateurism, the history of classism between the codes, the impact of the 1987 World Cup, the allocution of rugby's administrators regarding professionalism, Simon LeBon gets involved, Phil Kearns' naivety, enough Peter Fitzsimons pomposity to last a lifetime, the rise and fall of Super Rugby and much, much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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55:57

Rugby League Digest Rewind: The Early Days

The Rugby League Digest presents: The Super League War ·

2020/03/15

With the next chapter of The Super League War dropping next week, we revisit some of our earlier forays into Rugby League history, with reports on kicking tees, Warren Ryan in Newcastle, and the origins of The Immortals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:01:49

Penrith Case Study featuring James Smith

The Rugby League Digest presents: The Super League War ·

2020/03/01

Michael is joined by sports journalist and Panthers fan James Smith to discuss the decision of the Penrith Panthers to join Super League. The Panthers found themselves in a desperate fight to retain their standalone status in 1995, leading them to defection. Along the way they lost an all-time great of the game, and Michael and James cover it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:23:20

The Super League War - Chapter 17 - Queenslander!

The Rugby League Digest presents: The Super League War ·

2020/02/24

In this episode, we discuss the legendary 1995 State of Origin series, selection confusion, the ARL's snubbing of Super League players, the Blues taking QLD too lightly, the hiring of Paul Vautin as QLD coach, QLD's team of "Nevilles", Gavin Allen's unique situation,the mythical Queensland spirit, Billy Moore's iconic "Queenslander" call, pre-mediated fighting, the Queenslanders' unbreakable bond and much, much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:06:17

The Super League War - Chapter 16 - The Filthy Four

The Rugby League Digest presents: The Super League War ·

2020/02/14

In this installment we discuss the contract craziness of April '95, the Steve Edmed story, Gus' role in creating that legend, Craig Coleman's windfall, contract top ups, the Bulldogs' Super League contracts, the filthy four's backflip to the ARL, Jarrod McCracken's nuclear heat with the Chris Anderson, Mathew Ridge poking the bear, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2:27:04

RLD Rewind: The 1987 Season

The Rugby League Digest presents: The Super League War ·

2020/02/05

With Michael and Andrew on a research break, we replay our recap of the 1987 NSWRL season, originally released in three parts in August 2018. With the nascent Green Machine taking on a Manly side that may be considered a lost dynasty, season 1987 was a turning point in the modernisation process which had begun with incorporation of the league. The RLD will be back with Chapter 16 of the Super League War next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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51:46

The Super League War - Chapter 15 - The Letter

The Rugby League Digest presents: The Super League War ·

2020/01/30

In this instalment we discuss the infamous 1995 speech at Cronulla by retiring great Mal Meninga (now an immortal), vague promises of an ARL job, testimonial dinners, Mal signing with News Limited, an open letter by the surviving immortals, John Raper lashes out, reconciliation attempts being thwarted by a Grand Final snub, the older generation’s views on Super League and much, much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:04:09

The Super League War - Chapter 14 - Taking The Game...

The Rugby League Digest presents: The Super League War ·

2020/01/23

In this instalment we discuss "the vision", the ARL's PR machine, Piers Akerman vs Fatso Vaughn, John Ribot's infamous Footy Show appearance, New Limited's media machine, Rugby League Week playing a straight bat, the heavy impact on print and broadcast journalism, lifelong friendships torn apart and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:18

The Super League War - Chapter 13 - It's All About...

The Rugby League Digest presents: The Super League War ·

2020/01/15

In this chapter, we discuss the infancy of Pay TV in Australia, the many "sliding doors" moments involving rugby league,the sheer power of Packer and Murdoch, the consortium that could have stopped the war, Pay TV's race for content, the Optus Vision grand final debacle and much, much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:33:19

The All Time Grub 17 - With comedian Luke Heggie

The Rugby League Digest presents: The Super League War ·

2019/12/11

With the next chapter of The Super League War still a work in progress, we offer the hilarious episode recorded with Sydney comedian Luke Heggie looking at the all-time Grub 17, originally airing in February 2018. Catch Luke at a venue near you in 2020- details on Instagram via @heggieluke or at www.lukeheggie.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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57:51

BONUS EPISODE - Rugby League Reflections Session...

The Rugby League Digest presents: The Super League War ·

2019/11/27

The RLD is proud to present Rugby League Reflections, a one day conference to mark 21 years of Tom Brock activities, held on November 11, 2019. In the fourth and final session we hear John Brock's 'Tragedy & Triumph: the story of Albert Burdus, a 1908 foundation player', Terry Williams', 'Almost a Kangaroo: Robert Nicholson', and Tom Mather's 'The Other Dave Brown'. Audio courtesy of Cracker Night Films. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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